Entreat — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈtrēt/ en·treat

Meaning & Definition of Entreat

Entreat (verb)

  1. to plead with especially in order to persuade, ask urgently
  2. to deal with, treat
  3. to make an earnest request, plead

Entreat (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner

    "she began her letter by entreating me to forgive the belatedness of her reply"

    similar: appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, impetrate, implore, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on
    related: bludge (chiefly Australian & New Zealand), cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require
    near: hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Entreat

The most common words with a similar meaning to Entreat:

appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, impetrate, implore, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on

Related Words for Entreat

bludge, cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require

Near Antonyms of Entreat

hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Word Forms of Entreat

Inflections: entreated, entreating, entreats

Derived words: entreatingly (adverb), entreatment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Entreat

Middle English entreten, from Anglo-French entreter, from en- + treter to treat

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Entreat

What does "Entreat" mean?

"Entreat" means to plead with especially in order to persuade, ask urgently. As a verb, it is defined as: to plead with especially in order to persuade, ask urgently.

What is another word for "Entreat"?

Other words for "Entreat" include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, impetrate, implore and importune. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Entreat" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Entreat"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Entreat". Common alternatives include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure, impetrate, implore, importune, petition and plead (to).

How do you use "Entreat" in a sentence?

Examples of "Entreat" in a sentence: "she began her letter by entreating me to forgive the belatedness of her reply".

Is "Entreat" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Entreat" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Entreat"?

"Entreat" is pronounced /in-ˈtrēt/ and divided into syllables as en·treat.

What is the origin of the word "Entreat"?

"Entreat" comes from Middle English entreten, from Anglo-French entreter, from en- + treter to treat. First known use: 14th centuryi.

What is another word for "Entreat" meaning "to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner"?

When "Entreat" (verb) means to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner, synonyms include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, conjure and impetrate.